A Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

McLaren Bay Region has scheduled a Breastfeeding Class on Tuesday, October 3 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Health Pavilion, 3175 West Professional Drive, Bay City. This class is for expectant mothers...

Precious Reflections , a pregnancy and infant loss support group, will meet on Tuesday, October 3 (first Tuesday of each month) from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 820 South Lincoln, Bay...

The Breast Cancer Education Series will meet on Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room at the Health Pavilion, 3175 W. Professional Drive in Bay City. Tari Stull, MD, Breast Surgeon,...

9/19/2017 -Diabetes Education classes at McLaren Bay RegionA Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

8/31/2017 -On-going United Hospice Bereavement ServicesUNITED HOSPICE SERVICE of Marlette Regional Hospital offers Bereavement Support Programs to people who have experienced a loss through death – these groups are open to anyone in the community....

8/31/2017 -Free Mammogram ScreeningsFree Mammogram Screenings for patients who qualify through the B.C.U.P.S. EXPANDED Program The B.C.U.P.S. Program is in place to financially assist qualifying patients in acquiring mammogram...

8/30/2017 -Caro Community Hospital holds 2017 Team One Wine RunCaro Community Hospital and Team One Credit Union would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Team One Wine Run such a huge success! Almost 200 people registered for the...

8/30/2017 -Caro Community Hospital hosts 2017 Health FairCaro Community Hospital hosted its 11th Annual Community Health Fair on Thursday, July 14th, 2017 in the hospital lobby from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This free event was open to the public and was...

8/28/2017 -Diabetes Education Classes at McLaren Bay RegionA Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

8/22/2017 -HBCH Scholarship Announcement and CongratulationsPaul Clabuesch President /CEO of Harbor Beach Community Hospital along with the Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation, Hospital Board of Trustees, and the Huron County Community Foundation are pleased and...

8/22/2017 -Wisconsin Residents Donate to Marlette Blood DriveYou would not expect people from Wisconsin to schedule appointments at a Marlette blood drive, but that is what happened at the August 3rd drive at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marlette. For the...

8/22/2017 -Eddie G’s Bike Show Raises Funds for HospiceDuring Marlette’s Dog Days of Summer Festival, Eddie G’s restaurant hosted their annual bike show with musical guest “Big Dog” Fetters in support of United Hospice Service of...

8/22/2017 -New Business Dedicates Sunday Gospel to Hospice A relatively new business to the Brown City community and Thumb Area, Polk Salad Annie’s, recently made their first donation to United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. Polk Salad...

7/28/2017 -Covenant FastCare at Meijer is Open for PatientsLearn more at the open house Tuesday, August 1 Covenant FastCare is open for business inside its new home inside the Meijer location at 3360 Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw Township. To get the word...

7/28/2017 -Covenant HealthCare Named 2017 Most WiredMost Wired Hospitals Use Technology to Partner with Patients on Health Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider...

7/27/2017 -Covenant Hosts Local Breastfeeding Awareness EventTo raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action organizes World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 every year. World...

7/13/2017 -Harbor Beach Community Hospital 5K Walk/Run ResultsHarbor Beach Community Hospital held their 14 th Annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, July 10 th , during the Maritime Festivities with 212 people registered for the event. Thanks to the runners and...

7/11/2017 -MHS July Lunch and Learn Focuses on Women’s HealthMcKenzie Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas C. Wright, DO, to present “Gynecological Health for Women” at the July Lunch and Learn workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, July 19,...

7/11/2017 -Diabetes Education Classes at McLaren Bay RegionA Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

6/30/2017 -MRH Welcomes New Doctor to Family HealthCare OfficesMarlette Regional Hospital (MRH) welcomes the addition of Maria Livieratos, MD, an experienced family medicine physician who has joined our medical team and will be providing services to patients at...

6/26/2017 -McKenzie Community Fitness Classes Session #4July 10 – September 1 McKenzie Health System is pleased to be able to provide a variety of fitness classes. Aqua Aerobics, Low Impact, Senior Exercise, and Tai Chi. For more information and to...

6/20/2017 -ENT Joins United Healthcare PartnersMcKenzie Health System and Marlette Regional Hospital, as affiliates of United Healthcare Partners, are pleased to announce that Jeffrey S. Milewski, DO, FAOCO has joined their specialty clinics to...

6/20/2017 -Memorial 5K Walk/Run a SuccessNinety-six Thumb Area 5K enthusiasts from near and far headed to Brown City on June 10 th to take part in the 4 th annual Dr. Michael Ogboh Memorial Walk/Run sponsored by Family HealthCare of Brown...

6/15/2017 -2017 DAISY AwardCongratulations to Paula Ricklefs for being our 3rd Annual DAISY Award honoree! Paula was nominated by several patients that could not say enough about her as a nurse and a person. Several people...

5/24/2017 -Diabetes Education Classes at McLaren Bay RegionA Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

5/22/2017 -Coast Guard Crew Spring Clean Up May 19,2017Pictured to the right are eight crew members from the US Coast Guard from the Harbor Beach Station, Mrs. Robert Oakes and Michael MacArthur. It was spring cleanup day on Friday May 19 th on the patio...

5/22/2017 -Hospital Thanks Little Rascals for DonationGoing to the ER can be a stressful experience, especially for young children. In an effort to alleviate the anxiety and concern of young patients, the Sanilac County 4H Little Rascals recently...

5/15/2017 -Angie Krauth Named Hospice Volunteer of the YearUnited Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Angie Krauth of Decker was recently honored as volunteer of the year during their annual Volunteer Appreciation...

5/5/2017 -New Nursing Management at CCHTwo new nursing management personnel have joined Caro Community Hospital (CCH). Deidre Bringold, RN, BSN, has been named as Vice President of Nursing and Mandy Savage, RN, CEN is the new Assistant...

4/28/2017 -Fast facts about Covenant HealthCare Volunteers:In 2016, Covenant HealthCare had just over 500 volunteers provide service to the organization. Their commitment yielded over 75,000 volunteer hours of service in 50 different type of positions within...

4/21/2017 -ON-GOING UNITED HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SERVICESUNITED HOSPICE SERVICE of Marlette Regional Hospital offers Bereavement Support Programs to people who have experienced a loss through death – these groups are open to anyone in the community....

4/20/2017 -DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES AT McLAREN BAY REGIONA Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

4/18/2017 -A Birthday Girl Supports Breast Cancer Cause When you were turning 10, did you consider forgoing a birthday party and gifts so you could do a fundraiser for a local non-profit instead? Me either! However, the Thumb Area is blessed to have one...

4/17/2017 -Goal to Stroll Training Program registration Get registered and get moving with Scheurer’s 8-week walking program. Get weekly tips and encouragement and work your way up to walking one mile. Registration is $10 and runs April 17 th...

4/13/2017 -MARLETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL SWING BED PROGRAMDID YOU KNOW? If you find yourself needing time to recover from a surgery, illness or injury, a Swing Bed program would allow you to recover in a hospital setting, versus a nursing home. In the...

4/13/2017 -THE FLU STOPS WITH YOU- GET YOUR FLU SHOT!For this flu season, Marlette Regional Hospital is offering a more comprehensive vaccination—the quadrivalent vaccine—that protects against four flu virus strains as opposed to three that...

4/12/2017 -Kingston Family HealthCare Supports Local AthletesMarlette Regional Hospital and its family health care offices offer $10 sport physicals each year in an effort to help local athletes prepare for their sports season at an affordable price, and half...

4/8/2017 -Register Today for the Annual Hospice WalkIn an effort to support our local United Hospice Service program and ensure that hospice care is available to those in need, a group of exceptional volunteers are coordinating the annual Hospice Walk...

3/20/2017 -United Orthopedics Opens in MarletteMarlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of board certified orthopedic surgeon James Kosiur, DO to its medical team as well as the opening of Dr. Kosiur’s new practice...

3/20/2017 -Free Teen Heart Health Checks Offered in AprilAppointment slots are filling up fast! Register your teen, ages 13 to 19, today for a FREE Teen Heart Health Check that will be offered every weekday throughout the month of April 2017. The...

2/27/2017 -Mayville Family HealthCare Supports Local AthletesMarletteRegional Hospital and its family health care offices offer $10 sport physicalseach year in an effort to help local athletes prepare for their sports seasonat an affordable price, and half of...

2/16/2017 -Diabetes Education Classes at McLaren Bay RegionA Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren BayRegion. A total of three 3-hour sessionsand a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registereddietitians...

1/22/2017 -Eddie G’s Donates to Local Hospice ProgramA local business aided by a group of exceptional community volunteers recently donated a charitable contribution to United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital. Over the course of many...

1/22/2017 -MRH Employees Donate Gifts to Children in NeedThis past Christmas, the staff of Marlette Regional Hospital donated two boxes of toys to Marlette Toys for Tots for distribution during the holiday season. Employee Janis Maynard of Marlette...

12/17/2016 -Support Groups Offered by McLaren Bay RegionThe Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, January 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room at the Health Pavilion, 3175 W. Professional Drive in Bay City. Brian Krause from the American...

11/23/2016 -Support Groups Offered by McLaren Bay RegionThe Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, December 1 at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the Health Pavilion, 3175 W. Professional Drive in Bay City. James Littles, Jr., MD, Radiation...

11/23/2016 -McLaren Bay Region Elects OfficersAt the Annual Meeting of the McLaren Bay Region Board conducted on November 9, 2016, the following individuals were elected to serve as officers of the Board: Chair – Gary E. Bosco; Vice-Chair...

11/18/2016 -McKenzie Rural Health Clinic to Hold Open HouseShowcasing its new name, new location and new staff, McKenzie Rural Health Clinic, now located at 75 Dawson Street in Sandusky, will celebrate with an open house on Monday, Dec. 5 from 3:30-5:30 p.m....

11/13/2016 -Covenant VirtualCare is LiveWhat if the next time you felt under the weather, you didn't have to drag yourself to the doctor's office? What if you could turn your family room into a waiting room? Wear your jammies instead of...

11/13/2016 -MRH’s BCUPS Program has ExpandedAre you a woman over the age of 40, or do you have a family history of breast cancer, but don’t meet the age criteria for screening? If you answered “yes” to either one of those...

10/16/2016 -Continuing Education Offering for Diabetic PatientsThe diabetes education program of Marlette Regional Hospital invites area diabetic patients to take advantage of an enrichment event that can assist them in taking control of their health. This...

10/16/2016 -Hog Town Inc. Donates to Local Hospice ProgramFollowing the 12th annual Hog Town Run—a major fundraising event sponsored by Hog Town Inc. of Melvin, Michigan—members of Hog Town Inc. presented United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette...

9/23/2016 -Marlette’s Nursing Home is Rated 5-StarsMarlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that its long-term care unit has recently been awarded a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A 5-star rating is the...

8/30/2016 -Herbert Named New HCECM President-electJanet Herbert, RN, BSN, MBA, was recently named the new president-elect of the Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM). “Janet has broad operational experiences with various small and...

8/13/2016 -MRH Offers Heartsaver and AED Training for KidsMarlette Regional Hospital will offer Heartsaver and AED training for kids on Aug. 24 and 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. Kids ages 11-14 are invited to attend this class and will learn how to save a life with...

8/6/2016 -MRH Physician Earns KCU’s Alumnus of the Year AwardMarlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that its medical director for emergency services Dr. William Halacoglu has been selected by Kansas City University’s Alumni Association to receive...

5/22/2016 -Charlie's Angels Quilting Group Donate to HospiceIt is tradition at United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital that when a patient is provided care through hospice home care or at the Hospice Residence, the patient is gifted a...

4/28/2016 -Templin Named Hospice Volunteer of the YearUnited Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Geri Templin of North Branch was recently honored as volunteer of the year during their annual Volunteer Appreciation...

4/22/2016 -VA Supports National Reentry WeekVA has a deep commitment to serving Veterans reentering the community from prison and jail. Reentry is a critically vulnerable time when VA services and supports can maintain continuity of medical,...

4/16/2016 -Register Today for the Annual Hospice WalkIn an effort to support our local United Hospice Service program and ensure that hospice care is available to those in need, a group of exceptional volunteers are coordinating the annual Hospice Walk...

4/1/2016 -Save the Date for the Annual Hospice Walk in MarletteIn an effort to support our local United Hospice Service program and ensure that hospice care is available to those in need, a group of exceptional volunteers are coordinating the annual Hospice Walk...

3/24/2016 -Pre-Diabetes Workshops Held at McLaren Bay RegionMcLaren Bay Region’s Diabetes Education Program will be offering a two-day seminar , Pre-Diabetes: Stop Diabetes in Its Tracks on Tuesday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. both...

3/24/2016 -McLaren Hospice Offers Hospice Volunteer TrainingMcLaren Hospice is once again offering Hospice Volunteer Training . No medical background is required to participate.Volunteers assist with patient and family companionship in-home, at special events...

3/10/2016 -Mayville Family HealthCare Supports Local AthletesIn anticipation of the 2015-2016 academic school year, the office of Mayville Family HealthCare offered reduced rate sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of $10. Marlette Regional Hospital...

2/26/2016 -Grand Traverse Veterans Affairs Clinic Opens March 7An additional VA clinic will open on March 7, 2016, in Traverse City, to specifically provide Mental Health, Physical Therapy, and Home Based Primary Care Services. The clinic is named the Grand...

2/20/2016 -Amputee Support Group Offered by McLaren Bay RegionAn Amputee Support Group is offered by the McLaren Bay Region Center for Rehabilitation on the first Tuesday of every other month, from noon to 1 p.m. The Center for Rehabilitation is located at 3190...

2/20/2016 -McLaren Bay Region Offers Cancer Support GroupMcLaren Bay Region offers a cancer support group on the first Thursday of each month, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at the West Campus, 3140 West Campus Drive in Bay City. For...

1/22/2016 -Balance Workshop Held for Senior Adults in MarletteAn 8-week workshop called "A Matter of Balance Class for Seniors" will be held on Thursdays, March 3 through April 21, in Marlette. Senior citizens who have restricted their activities because of...

1/15/2016 -Eddie G’s Donates to Local Hospice ProgramA local business aided by a group of exceptional community volunteers recently donated a charitable contribution to United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital. Over the course of many...

1/13/2016 -Students Invited to Explore Careers at CovenantCovenant HealthCare is proud to be an "Explorer Post" through the Boy Scouts of America with the mission of exposing students to careers in healthcare related to science, technology, engineering and...

1/5/2016 -HCECM Trustee Forum Scheduled for May 3The Hospital Council of East Central Michigan will host its annual Trustee Forum on May 3, 2016, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the main dining room at Zehnder's Restaurant in Frankenmuth. The event will...

12/30/2015 -MRH Employees Donate Gifts to Children in NeedIn this season of giving, the staff of Marlette Regional Hospital donated three bundles of toys and cash donations to Marlette Toys for Tots for distribution during the holiday season. Long-term care...

12/19/2015 -Hills and Dales Auxiliary Members Host Annual RaffleHills & Dales General Hospital Auxiliary Members hosted their Annual Bake Sale and Raffle Drawing on Friday, December 4. With record attendance, the bake sale was sold out before 10 a.m., raising...

12/19/2015 -‘Tis the Season of Giving…Cookies!In this season of giving, residents of the long-term care unit at Marlette Regional Hospital wanted to contribute to upcoming local blood drives by way of providing treats for the potentially...

12/19/2015 -Women’s Life Group Donates to Local BCUPS ProgramT he Woman’s Life Chapter #867 W.H.I.T.E. C.A.P.P.S. of Sanilac County recently made a donation to Marlette Regional Hospital’s B.C.U.P.S. (Breast Cancer Understanding, Prevention, and...

12/19/2015 -MRH Foundation Awards Elementary Art StudentsStudents from Marlette Elementary School’s first, second, and third grade competed in art contests featuring various winter scenes, and these projects were featured at this year’s Tree of...

12/19/2015 -MRH Foundation Thanks Tree of Shining Love SponsorsOn behalf of the Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation and the Community Relations Committee, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all event sponsors, in-kind donors, volunteers,...

12/14/2015 -Telehealth Care for Rural VeteransThe Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw and it’s nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics throughout the mid and northern lower peninsula have been well-advanced in utilizing telehealth...

12/14/2015 -Tis the Season of Giving...Cookies!In this season ofgiving, residents of the long-term care unit at Marlette Regional Hospitalwanted to contribute to upcoming local blood drives by way of providing treatsfor the potentially lifesaving...

12/2/2015 -Balancing the Stressors of the Holiday SeasonThe Holiday Contract! Balancing the Stressors of the Season Here is a great idea for your entire family to participate in. Create a holiday contract to address the stress of the season. HOLIDAY...

11/27/2015 -VA Expands Care for Rural VeteransVA leaders and staff visited the Beaver Island Rural Health Clinic to talk with Veterans about the partnership with the Clinic to bring VA care to the island so Veterans may not have to travel long...

11/24/2015 -MRH Pink Out for Cancer Clash Celebrates SuccessA few representatives of the 2015 Pink Out for Cancer Clash committee recently presented a check for over $20,000 to Marlette Regional Hospital following a very successful rivalry football game...

11/24/2015 -5th Annual Benefit Concert ResultsHope Lutheran Church is pleased with the result from their fifth annual benefit concert for United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital. 180 people were in attendance to enjoy...

11/24/2015 -Grant Awarded to Harbor Beach Community Hospital$600,000 Grant Awarded to Harbor Beach Community Hospital on Behalf of Community Connections Initiative In 2013, Harbor Beach Community Hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment pointed...

11/24/2015 -Support Groups offered by McLaren Bay RegionPrecious Reflections , a pregnancy and infant loss support group, will meet on Tuesday, December 1 (first Tuesday of each month) from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 820 South Lincoln, Bay...

11/24/2015 -November is National Veterans Caregiver MonthLearn How You May Receive Assistance for Being the Caregiver of a Veteran Who May Qualify for Special Benefits VA knows your focus as a caregiver is taking care of the Veteran you love. It can be an...

11/8/2015 -Cooking MattersThe diabetes education program of Marlette Regional Hospital is working in partnership with the MSU Extension office to provide a free education program in Marlette. Cooking Matters is a nutrition...

11/8/2015 -A Time to Focus on Your HealthWhat is the significance of the month of November? Some rather obvious celebrations are that of the Thanksgiving holiday and, for the outdoor enthusiasts, the peak of deer season, but what about when...

10/31/2015 -Alzheimer's Workshops Held in Deckerville Nov. 4Today there are 5.3 million American’s facing the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia. In fact, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, killing more...

10/30/2015 -Meet the MAKOplasty Robot at McLaren Bay RegionFor those interested in seeing the new robotic technology available at McLaren Bay Region for partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement, McLaren Bay Region will have the MAKOplasty®...

10/30/2015 -OB-GYN Services Offered in Marlette and SanduskyIn a continued effort to meet the region’s health care needs, Marlette Regional Hospital and McKenzie Health System, as affiliates of United Healthcare Partners, are pleased to offer...

10/19/2015 -Save the Date: 7th Annual Conference at SVSUThe 7th Annual Conference "The Region's Health and Health Care Systems: Communities Achieving Excellence and Accountability" will be held on January 22, 2016, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ott...

10/19/2015 -October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthMcKenzie Health System and Marlette Regional Hospital are proud to be participating in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1...

10/5/2015 -MRH Foundation Celebrates Successful Golf FundraiserFor those that recall the weather in early-to-mid September, the forecast called for a washout nearly every other day. But on September 9, the skies cleared just in time for the Marlette Regional...

9/29/2015 -Families, Covenant Staff to Honor Organ DonorsOn Friday, October 2 , Gift of Life, Michigan Eye-Bank, and Covenant HealthCare will host the annual Gift of Life flag raising ceremony at Covenant. The families and friends of organ and tissue...

9/18/2015 -Where's the Scar? A Patient's Story at CovenantJeff Klass is an engineer in Saginaw. He’s also only 46. Klass likes to swim, run, lift weights, and overall considers himself a fairly active person. Klass had hernia issues for some time, but...

9/9/2015 -PATH Leaders Needed in MichiganPATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Leaders are needed in Michigan. PATH is the name the state has adopted for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed at Stanford University. PATH...

9/9/2015 -Harbor Beach Caregiver Support Group Meets Sept. 15The Harbor Beach Caregiver Support Group will meet on Sept. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Harbor Beach Community Hospital Conference Center (Administration Building). The hospital is located at 147 First...

8/21/2015 -Support Groups Offered by McLaren Bay RegionThe Bay Area Cancer Support Group meets on the first Thursday of each month (September 3) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Bay Region West Campus, 3140 West Campus Drive,...

7/18/2015 -Thumb Area Hospitals Welcome CMU Medical StudentsA select group of medical students will begin their third year of study practicing in Sanilac and Lapeer Counties as a result of a new partnership with the Central Michigan University (CMU) College...

7/10/2015 -Marlette Regional Hospital Awards Nurse of the YearMarlette Regional Hospital (MRH) celebrated National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week May 10-16, 2015. As part of week-long activities that celebrated MRH staff, a special presentation was held...

6/7/2015 -SVSU Honors Diane Hogan of Marlette Regional HospitalSaginaw Valley State University (SVSU) recently celebrated the valuable contributions of Diane Hogan, RN, of Marlette Regional Hospital along with five registered nurses of the Great Lakes Bay Region...

5/22/2015 -McLaren Medical Laboratory Receives AccreditationMcLaren Medical Laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP's Accreditation Programs....

5/10/2015 -Second Graders Visit Deckerville Community HospitalOn Thursday, April 30, second graders of Deckerville Community Schools visited Deckerville Community Hospital. Each year second grade teachers, Ms. Cowley and Ms. Sweet, arrange the field trip to...

4/30/2015 -Preschool Students Tour Marlette Regional HospitalNineteen preschool children from Marlette Community Schools toured Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) on Thursday, April 23, for a class field trip. Chaperoned by teachers Tiffany Brooks and Jill Bell,...

4/30/2015 -Thumb Area Mud Bog Raises Funds for BCUPS ProgramFriends and spectators from across the state of Michigan recently gathered for a day of fun in the mud for the annual mud bog in Carsonville organized by the Quad B Motorsports group. Comprised of 8...

4/13/2015 -Train for 5K with Scheurer Hospital ProgramRegistration for Scheurer Train, a 10-week 5K training program hosted by Scheurer Hospital, will be held from April 20 through May 1. The cost of the program, which begins May 4, is $15. Please call...

4/13/2015 -Deckerville Wraps Up Successful Hunt FundraiserThe Deckerville Community Hospital Annual European Pheasant Hunt Fundraiser was an amazing success, raising over $7,100 towards a new Patient Alert Two-way Nursing Call System. The community and area...

3/28/2015 -National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16McKenzie Health System (MHS), Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH), and Deckerville Community Hospital (DCH), along with other national, state, and community organizations, are leading a massive effort...

3/28/2015 -Hospital Auxiliaries Partner to Host Comedy ShowEnjoy a night of frank, funny, and clean comedy with comedian Denise Gutenschwager as she presents “The Evelyn Smallbladder Show” on Saturday, April 18 at Croswell Lexington High School,...

3/15/2015 -Support Groups Offered by McLaren Bay RegionThe Bay Area Cancer Support Group meets on the first Thursday of each month (April 2) from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Bay Region West Campus, 3140 West Campus...

3/15/2015 -Colorectal Cancer: Are You at Risk?March is colorectal cancer awareness month. If you are 50 or over or have a family history of colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute recommend you be...

3/8/2015 -HealthSource Saginaw Appoints New President, CEOThe HealthSource Saginaw, Inc. Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Lapham as the new president and CEO. Lapham, who has been acting interim president and CEO since...

2/18/2015 -Caro Community Hospital Offers Online Patient PortalUnfortunately, there are times when we feel rushed and forget to give information that the healthcare specialist should know. And, wouldn't it be nice to submit your health information ahead of your...

1/28/2015 -Chronic Pain PATH Leader Training Offered in MidlandClasses to become a Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Towards Health) Leader will be held in April and May at the Midland County Council on Aging in Midland. The classes are directed toward people...

1/15/2015 -Coverys Becomes HCECM Associate MemberCoverys Insurance Services, Inc. recently became the newest Associate Member of the Hospital Council of East Central Michigan. Coverys Insurance Services, Inc. joins CMU College of Medicine, HAP,...

1/13/2015 -Students Invited to Explore Careers at CovenantJanuary 19, 2015 Sign-up and Informational Night Covenant HealthCare is proud to be an "Explorer Post" through the Boy Scouts of America with the mission of exposing students to careers in health...

12/22/2014 -Huron Medical Center CNO Becomes Nurse PractitionerCarrie Franzel, chief nursing officer at Huron Medical Center, has completed her education to become a nurse practitioner, specializing in family medicine, and will put those skills to work in...

12/15/2014 -Deckerville Provides 'Comfort Quilts'Since July 2014, Deckerville Healthcare Services (DHS) has been able to present "Comfort Quilts" to every newborn seen at the clinic as well as select children or adults who are in need of a "Comfort...

12/9/2014 -Covenant Offers AWBUS for Breast ScreeningCovenant HealthCare recently became the first medical center in the state to offer Automated Whole Breast Screening Ultrasound (AWBUS), a supplemental screening exam for women with dense breasts...

11/10/2014 -AHA Releases Toolkit to Help Hospitals Hire VeteransOn Nov. 10, a day before the country honors men and women who served in the military, the American Hospital Association (AHA) released a new toolkit called "Hospital Careers: An Opportunity to Hire...

10/27/2014 -Marlette Hospital Auxiliary Recognized by ARCThe American Red Cross recently recognized the Marlette Hospital Auxiliary and several area volunteers for their efforts in ensuring that an adequate blood supply is available to individuals and...

10/22/2014 -McLaren Bay Region Appoints New President and CEOClarence Sevillian has been appointed president and CEO of McLaren Bay Region, a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care. He will succeed Alice Gerard, who is retiring as president and CEO on Dec. 20,...

10/21/2014 -McKenzie Health System Offers Flu ClinicMcKenzie Health System is pleased to announce that a Flu Clinic has been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m., at Sanilac Pharmacy, 78 S. Elk Street in Sandusky....

9/22/2014 -Support Groups Offered by McLaren Bay RegionThe Bay Area Cancer Support Group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B at the Center for Rehabilitation, 3190 E. Midland Road in Bay City. This...

9/22/2014 -Offers 'Parkinson's Exercise and Movement' ClassMcLaren Bay Region's Center for Rehabilitation is pleased to offer a comprehensive low-cost exercise class designed for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease. "Parkinson's Exercise and Movement...

9/22/2014 -Check Out AHA's 'The Power of One' VideoHospitals play an important role in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our communities. Here is a great video produced by the American Hospital Association.

8/19/2014 -McKenzie Clinics Become PCMH Re-certifiedHelping patients reach their health goals of living longer, healthier and more productive lives, three McKenzie Health System clinics have been re-certified as Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH)....

8/14/2014 -United Hospice Service Welcomes New Program DirectorMarlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to announce that Shelli Greschaw, RN, BSN has been selected as the new Director of United Hospice Service. Greschaw received her Bachelor of Science in...

7/31/2014 -Marlette Now Accepting Blue Care NetworkMarlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that it is now accepting patients with Blue Care Network insurance at the hospital and at most of its family healthcare offices. This has become...

7/8/2014 -McKenzie Health System Focuses on PreventionPrevention is the key to a healthy, long life and McKenzie Health System (MHS) is pleased to provide many exams, shots, lab tests and screenings with no out-of-pocket costs to Medicare patients. "We...

6/23/2014 -McKenzie Health System Clinics Receive RecognitionMcKenzie Health System is proud to announce that two of its physician offices have been recognized for their high immunization rates by the Region 4 Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). The...

6/23/2014 -McKenzie Health System Clinics Receive RecognitionMcKenzie Health System is proud to announce that two of its physician offices have been recognized for their high immunization rates by the Region 4 Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). The...

6/19/2014 -Marlette Regional Hospital Offers Walking ProgramsWalk your way to fitness this summer with Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH). The MRH Diabetes Education Program invites you to participate in a free walking program taking place in the communities of...

6/16/2014 -Annual Harbor Beach Golf Benefit a Great SuccessThe Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation's Annual Golf Outing was held on Wednesday, June 11, at the Verona Hills Golf & Country Club. Golfers teed off at 9:40 a.m. to begin the 18-hole...

4/11/2014 -Covenant Kids, Taking the Sting Out of Shots"That was fun!" said 9-year-old Ty Hirschenberger--not something you typically hear a kid having blood drawn say. Kids who visit the Covenant Laboratories can feel a little more relaxed thanks to...

4/7/2014 -McKenzie Health System Provides Free Medical TestingMcKenzie Health System (MHS) will host a day of free and low-cost testing to help families prevent serious illnesses and better address existing health issues. On Saturday, April 26, MHS will offer...

3/5/2014 -Camp Health and Wellness Set for June 16-18Camp Health & Wellness at Delta College will be held June 16-18. The event, which is open to students entering grades 9-12, is designed to introduce participants to the various health related...

3/4/2014 -McKenzie Receives Generous Donation from NumaticsMcKenzie Health System has once again benefitted from the generosity of Emerson Industrial Automation/ASCO Numatics. Kevin Lance, Director of Operations at Numatics Incorporated (right), presented...

2/19/2014 -Marlette Hospital's Lab Receives CAP AccreditationMarlette Regional Hospital's (MRH) laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site...

2/19/2014 -Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids Held April 27On April 27, the fifth annual Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids will have the community moving to support pediatric programs and services at Covenant HealthCare with a few new twists. This year,...

2/5/2014 -Covenant Diabetes Program Renews AADE AccreditationThe Covenant HealthCare Diabetes Self-Management Program has recently renewed its status as an accredited diabetes education program through the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)....

1/27/2014 -McKenzie Joins National Rural ACO in 2014McKenzie Health System (MHS) has become a participant of the National Rural Accountable Care Organization (NRACO). Since passage of the Affordable Care Act, more than 360 ACOs have been established,...

1/14/2014 -Visiting Restrictions at ScheurerDue to an increase of the flu in the community, visitors to Scheurer Hospital are restricted to healthy individuals over the age of 14. If you are feeling ill with any flu-like symptoms, the hospital...

1/7/2014 -Covenant Unveils 'Healthy Meals To Go' ProgramCovenant HealthCare Nutrition Services now offers a unique program called "Healthy Meals to Go." The meal program provides a menu of nutritionally evaluated meals for discharged patients with special...

1/7/2014 -HCECM Members Nationally Recognized for ExcellenceThe National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and iVantage Health Analytics recently announced the top performing rural hospitals throughout the country. Numerous members of the...

12/10/2013 -Covenant Selects Physician of the YearThe Covenant Medical Staff leadership has selected Dr. Lowell Butman to receive its Distinguished Physician of the Year for 2013. Given each year by the medical staff, this award recognizes an...

11/18/2013 -Bay City Offers Winter Protection PlanThe City of Bay City offers the "Winter Protection Plan (WPP)" for certain qualifying customers from service shut off and high payments during the winter (November 1 through March 31). Customers are...

11/18/2013 -McLaren Offers Heart Health, Stroke ScreeningMcLaren Bay Region West Campus, located at 3190 E. Midland Road, will offer heart health and stroke screening for only $10 on Tuesday, December 3, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The screening includes:...

11/14/2013 -HCECM Welcomes Three New Associate MembersThe Pain Management Group , Thumb Area Transit and Yeo & Yeo CPAs and Business Consultants have recently become the newest Associate Members of the Hospital Council of East Central Michigan. They...

11/7/2013 -HCAP Collects Boots for HAP's Boots for Kids ProgramThe Health Care Alliance Pool, located at 315 Mulholland Street in Bay City, is a drop off center for HAP's Boots for Kids program through March 2014. Help a child in need stay warm this winter by...

10/21/2013 -Hills and Dales Building PharmacyHills & Dales General Hospital recently announced it has broken ground for its new retail and drive-through pharmacy, which will carry prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Expected to...

10/21/2013 -Studer Group Honors Hills and Dales General HospitalHills & Dales General Hospital has been chosen to receive an Excellence in Patient Care award given by outcomes firm the Studer Group. The Studer Group gives its Excellence in Patient Care awards...

8/8/2013 -HealthSource Hosts Open House for Expansion ProjectHealthSource Saginaw will host an open house for the new White Pine Child/Adolescent Mental Health Center on August 23 at 12:30 p.m. Tours will be held through 4 p.m. The new Child/Adolescent Mental...

7/29/2013 -Teddy Bear Ride to Benefit Covenant KidsWhile the Pig Gig has come to an end, Great Lakes Harley-Davidson & Buell in Bay City along with the Tri County Michigan Harley Owners Group has committed to continuing the Teddy Bear Ride...

7/1/2013 -Welcome New HCECM MembersSheridan Community Hospital and Memorial Healthcare, in Owosso, recently became members of the Hospital Council of East Central Michigan. Seventeen hospitals in a 16-county region now work together...

4/17/2013 -CEO Miller RetiresCEO William 'Pat' Miller Retires Mr. William "Pat" Miller began his service as Caro Community Hospital's Chief Executive Officer on November 1, 1986. Now, nearly 27 years later, the Hospital Council...

3/13/2013 -HCECM Board of TrusteesHCECM Board of Trustees April 12, 2013 Board of Trustees will be held at the Soaring Eagle Conference Center.

1/7/2013 -2013 MHA Winter Leadership Conference2013 MHA Winter Leadership Conference Building a Rhythm of Reinvention February 14-15 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme HCECM to host a dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant on February 14.

1/2/2013 -Leadership for the New World of HealthcareLeadership for the New World of Healthcare April 23, 2013 Trustee and Leadership Healthcare Forum Keynote: James E. Orlikoff Mr. Orlikoff will present: Leadership for the New World of Healthcare This...

11/6/2012 -Resource Directory WorkgroupResource Directory Workgroup will meet on November 27, 2012 from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Hospital Council office.

11/1/2012 -HCECM Resource Directory is live!HCECM Resource Directory is live! HCECM Member Hospitals.......The Resource Directory is brought you by the east central Michigan Patient Health Planners (PHPs). PHPs began this work, September 2011...

11/1/2012 -HCECM Resource Directory is live!HCECM Member Hospitals.......The Resource Directory is brought you by the east central Michigan Patient Health Planners (PHPs). PHPs began this work, September 2011 by gathering community resources...